Community Chat

[gloriajean]

Your spirit is divine, but your personality is human. As you purify your personality
you will begin to achieve a happiness of which you could not imagine. Lord, teach
me to think, speak, and live right so that I may come to know You more and more.

Scripture for the day:
"For as in one body we have many members, and not all the members have the
same function, so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually
we are members one of another." ~Romans 12:4-5

Meditation for the day:
We can strive for a union between our purposes in life and God's purposes.
There is not bond of union on earth to compare with the union between us and
God. Priceless beyond all earth's rewards is that union. In merging our
heart and mind with God's, a oneness of purpose results, which only those
who experience it can even dimly realize. That oneness of purpose puts us
in harmony with God and with all others who are trying to do God's will.

Prayer for the day:
I pray that I may become attuned to the will of God. I pray that I may be
in harmony with those around me.

Hello my friends! Hope your Sunday was blessed! Today we woke up to it being very humid out and hot - our patio doors were all steamy! That's the first time I saw that here in our house in the 8 years we've lived here. It's been like this all day. Mass was wonderful and the Church Air Cond. After Mass I called Lori and she wanted to go out for lunch with us, and for Pizza, so we went to House of Pizza and had a nice pizza, first one I've had in a long time. It felt good!! The rest of the day was restful. Ordinary miracles all around us!
I just found out that my great-nephew, Cory, is engaged now! He's the military guy! She's in the army, too.

Ordinary Miracles
Today, I wish you a day of ordinary miracles ---
A fresh pot of coffee you didn't make yourself.
An unexpected phone call from an old friend.
Green stoplights on your way to work.
I wish you a day of of little things to rejoice in ---
The fastest line at the grocery store.
A good sing along song on the radio.
Your keys right where you look.
I wish you a day of happiness and perfection ---
Little bite-size pieces of perfection that give you the funny feeling
that the universe is smiling on you, holding you so gently
because you are someone special and rare.

A Letter From Jesus To You My Dear Child
My love, I love you. (John 15:9) I have called you by your name,
you are Mine. (Isaiah 43:1) Before I formed you, I knew you.
And before you were born, I consecrated you. (Jeremiah 1:5)
You did not choose Me, I chose you. (John 15:16)
Beloved, I wish above all things that you prosper and be in
good health, even as your soul prospers.(3John 2)
Because you are precious to Me, and honored,
I love you. (Isaiah 43:4) I have loved you
with an everlasting love and I will continue
My constant love. (Jeremiah 31:3)
How can I abandon you?
My love for you is too strong. (Hosea 11:8)
I love you so much that I hung on the cross at Calvary.
I died for you, and if you believe Me,
you will have everlasting life. (John 3:16)
Can a woman forget her own baby and not love the child
she bore? Yes, even should she forget, I will never
forget you. I cannot forget you. I will hold you
in the palm of My hands.(Isaiah 41:13)
I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS
UNTIL THE END OF THE WORLD.
(Matthew 28:20)
Do not let your heart be troubled, trust in Me. (John14:1)
I will help you.(Isaiah 41:14)
When you pass through the deep waters, I will be with you.
Your troubles will not overwhelm you.
The hard trials that will come will not hurt you. (Isaiah 43:2)
When you walk through the valley of the
shadows of death, do not be afraid because
I am with you. My rod and My staff will comfort you.
I will lead you in the path of righteousness. (Psalm 23)
I will give you peace in the midst of a
storm, not as the world giveth.
Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it
be afraid. (John 14:27) Peace I give which will
pass all understanding and shall keep your
heart and mind.(Philippians 4:7)
When you lie down do not be afraid,
your sleep shall be sweet. (Proverbs 3:24)
My love for you will keep your
dwelling safe. (Psalm 4:8)
Beloved, My eyes are upon you and I will give
you hope, for I Am merciful. (Psalm 33:18)
You will have access to My grace and rejoice in hope
while sharing in the glory of My Father. (Romans 5:2)
I will give you joy and peace. The mountains and hills will sing,
and the trees will clasp their hands before you. (Isaiah 55:12)
You may have sorrow now, but I will see you again,
and your heart will rejoice and no one will take your
joy from you.(John 16:22)
Do not worry.(Luke 12:9) Even the hairs on
your head have all been counted, so there is
no need to be afraid of anything. (Matthew 10:30)
The mountains may depart and the hills will be shaken,
but My steadfast love for you will never end. (Isaiah 54:10)
Come unto me, all ye who labor and are heavy laden,
and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28)
Come, my love come. I will lead you into solitude
and there I will speak tenderly to your heart.
I will be true and faithful. I will show
you constant love and make you Mine forever.
I will keep my promise, and you will really know
Me then as never before. I Am who I Am. (Exodus 3:14)
I Am the LORD, your God. (Hosea 13:4)
Your Faithful Friend,
Jesus
P.S. I AM the same
Yesterday, Today and Forever.
(Hebrews 13:8)
---Author Unknown---

Our Lady, Help of Christians
Most Holy and Immaculate Virgin, Help of Christians, we place ourselves under your motherly protection. Throughout the Church's history you have helped Christians in times of trial, temptation and danger. Time and time again, you have proven to be the Refuge of sinners, the Hope of the hopeless, the Consoler of the afflicted, and the Comforter of the dying. We promise to be faithful disciples of Jesus Christ, your Son, to proclaim His Good News of God's love for all people, and to work for peace and
justice in our world. With faith in your intercession, we pray for the Church, for our family and friends, for the poor and abandoned, and all the dying. Grant, O Mary, Help of Christians, the graces in which we stand in need. (Mention your intentions) May we serve Jesus with fidelity and love until death. Help us and out loved ones to attain the boundless joy of being forever with our Father in heaven. Amen
MARY, HELP OF CHRISTIANS, PRAY FOR US!

SFGTD Box
Author Unknown
To: YOU
Date: TODAY
From: GOD
Subject: YOURSELF
Reference: LIFE
This is God. Today I will be handling All of your problems for you. I
do Not
need your help. So, have a nice day.
I love you.. And, remember... If life happens to deliver a situation
to you
that you cannot handle, do Not attempt to resolve it yourself! Kindly
put it
in the SFGTD (something for God to do) box. I will get to it in MY
TIME. All
situations will be resolved, but in My time, not yours. Once the
matter is
placed into the box, do not hold onto it by worrying about it.
Instead,
focus on all the wonderful things that are present in your life now.
Should
you decide to send this to a friend; Thank you. You may have touched
their
life in ways you will never know!
Now, you have a nice day.
God

Why Isn´t Everybody Happy?
We seek happiness in almost everything. Food, s ex, money, power, the usual suspects.
And these things provide a measure of happiness, to be sure.
Indeed, some forms of happiness are nobler than others but even the lowest are good as far as they go.
A really good piece of chocolate is good, but not as noble and good
as the happiness derived from friendship, or the love of a spouse.
But even these nobler forms of happiness are not, in the end, enough.
After that good marriage, the great job, the involvement in the charitable work,
the adopted children, even the life of self-sacrifice such as Mother Teresa's,
the soul still cries out for happiness which is ultimately found only in God.
Compared to that happiness, all our happiness is like straw, good as it is.
Mother Teresa, who was wise, knew this and sought all her happiness in God, where she found it.
We, who are often fools, seek ultimate happiness here on earth.
But when what is good becomes the rival of what is best, it becomes an idol - the tent of the wicked.
That is why our life is a long process of dying to ourselves and living to God.
God desires that we have what is best, not that we settle for what is second best.
Today, ask God for what is best and receive it with joy. It's the only way to happiness.
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Proverbs 17:22 - Being cheerful keeps you healthy.

Tired
Dear Lord I want to ask you a question 'bout my life... The struggles and the trials and the pain and all the strife; I just can't see and end you know, heaven seems so far away; Dear Lord would you hurry up and bring the judgement day?
All I want is to go home and see my Saviour there; I know it must seem selfish when lost souls are everywhere. But Lord you know I'm homesick and I'm tired and worn out; This world of sin is so mixed up, Lord, what's it all about?
Did you ever feel this way when you lived as a man?
Did you ever tell the Father you'd had all that you could stand?
Did you ever for a moment wish you weren't so all alone?
Did you ever want to give it up and just go on back home?
I know you know just how I feel and to admit it is no sin; So is the battle ever over and do Christians really win? Is the master of deception ever really bound in h ell? The lies he's told about me are too numerous to tell.
Will anyone ever like me or even think that I'm ok? Enemies are everywhere there's a new one every day. How can I go on like this and hold my head up high? Lord you surely don't expect me to go on and try.
Dear Jesus, did you ever find it difficult to pray?
Or did you ever scowl at the dawn of a new day?
Or did you resent the fact that you hung upon a tree, And died the death of a criminal to save someone like me?
Dear Lord help me remember when things get really tough, And all I think or pray about is that I've had enough; Please remind me that you were shamed but didn't hang your head; And please remind me that it was also for your enemies you bled.
Dear Jesus please remind me in your gentle loving way That you never once complained about the price you had to pay. And please keep my heart in tune to all you want to do In the lives of my enemies who need to know you too.
Melody Powell Rindfuss –

"Collect the darnel and tie it in bundles to be burnt, and the gather the wheat into my barn."
Lord, Be Merciful to Your People
"The mills of God grind slowly" we say. But we live in a culture which demands instant results. We also say that "Time is money" and are impatient with all delay. We have no time to stand and stare. We have lost contact with nature and the rhythms of natural life., The parables of Jesus are taken from such a natural world, and the lesson is one concerning patience. In these parables the patience of God is contrasted with the impatience of humans.
PERSONAL PRAYER
Lord, I acknowledge my sinfulness. Be patient with me.
You, Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love when I call on you.
Give ear, Lord, to my prayer; listen to my cry of supplication.
In the day of my trouble I call on you, for you will answer me.
For you are great and do wondrous things; you alone are God.
Teach me to walk in your way, Lord, give me an undivided heart.
Look no longer on my past sins.
You, Lord, are God, merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.
Turn to me and be gracious to me; give your strength to your servant.
Give me perseverance to wait for the blessed hope and the manifestation of the glory of our great God and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
It is for you, Lord, that I wait; it is you, Lord, my God, who will answer. Amen.

Good night all - Sweet Dreams and may your Monday be filled with ordinary miracles! God bless you all!